Cupping belongs to one of the external treatments of Chinese medicine, which has the effect of promoting recovery and conditioning for colds. According to Chinese medicine, cold is a disease caused by external evils when the body’s vital energy is insufficient. Cupping is effective in treating cold and flu. Cupping can dispel cold and dampness, relax the tendons and collaterals, adjust the body’s yin and yang, and strengthen the body’s physique, thus relieving the symptoms of cold and flu. For example, wind-cold type cold can take the acupuncture points of the large vertebrae, Fengmen, Lung Yu, Quchi, Yintang, Sun, etc.; wind-heat type cold can take the acupuncture points of the large vertebrae, Fengchi, Sun, Lung Yu points, etc. After cupping, you should also pay attention to the prevention of cold and dampness. After cupping, you should also pay attention to wind and cold protection to avoid aggravation of symptoms. It is not advisable to take a bath within 2 hours after cupping, and cold water should not be used to stimulate the cupping area, and warm water should be used for bathing. During the process of cupping, if the patient feels dizziness, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic) and other discomforts, he or she should stop cupping immediately. In addition, pediatric patients or patients who are physically weak, cupping time should not be too long, so as not to cause other adverse symptoms. If you need to use cupping therapy, you need to be operated by a doctor, do not operate blindly on your own to avoid adverse consequences.